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Suture clip applier

  • US 5,462,558 A
  • Filed: 08/29/1994
  • Issued: 10/31/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for applying a suture clip to a suture, which comprises:

  • a) an endoscopic portion having suture receiving means to position a suture transversely to the longitudinal axis of the endoscopic portion, closing means for closing a clip onto a suture positioned within said suture receiving means, pusher means for advancing a suture clip into said closing means, and a tubular housing for enclosing said closing means and said pusher means; and

    b) a handle portion including a handle portion housing, and actuation means for actuating said pusher means.

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